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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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