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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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