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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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