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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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