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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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