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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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