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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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