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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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