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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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