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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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