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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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