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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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