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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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