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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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