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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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