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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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