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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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