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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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