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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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