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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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