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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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