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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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