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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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