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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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