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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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