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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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