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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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