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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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