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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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