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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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