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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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