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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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