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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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