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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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