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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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