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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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