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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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