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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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