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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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