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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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