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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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