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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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