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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed 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 original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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