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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major 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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