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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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