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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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