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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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