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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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