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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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