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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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