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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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