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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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