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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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