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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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