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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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