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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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