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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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