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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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