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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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