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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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