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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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