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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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