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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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