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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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