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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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