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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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