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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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