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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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