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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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