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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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