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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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