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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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