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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive 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 education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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