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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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