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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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