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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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