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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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