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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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