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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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