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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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