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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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