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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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