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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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