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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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