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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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