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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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