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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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