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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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