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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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