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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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