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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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