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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative 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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