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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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