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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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