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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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