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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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