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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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