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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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