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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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