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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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