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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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