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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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