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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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