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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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