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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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