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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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