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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner 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 procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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