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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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