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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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