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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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