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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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