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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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