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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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