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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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