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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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