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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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