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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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