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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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