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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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