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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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