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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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