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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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