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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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