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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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