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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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