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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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