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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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