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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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