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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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