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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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