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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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