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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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