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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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