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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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