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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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