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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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