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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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