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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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