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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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