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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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