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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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