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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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