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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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