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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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