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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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