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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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