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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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