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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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