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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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