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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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