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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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