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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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