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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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