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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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