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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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