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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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