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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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