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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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