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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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