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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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