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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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