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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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