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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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