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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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