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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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