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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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