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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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