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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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