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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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