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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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