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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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