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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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