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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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