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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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