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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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