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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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