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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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