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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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