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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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