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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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