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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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