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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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