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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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