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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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