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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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