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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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