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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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