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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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