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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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