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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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