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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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