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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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