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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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