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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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