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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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