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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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