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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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