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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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