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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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