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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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