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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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