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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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