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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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