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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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