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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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