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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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