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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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