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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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