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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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