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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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