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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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