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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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