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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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