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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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