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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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