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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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