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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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