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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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