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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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