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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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