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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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