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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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