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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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