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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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