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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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