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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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