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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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