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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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