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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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