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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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