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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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