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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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