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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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