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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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