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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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