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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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