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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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