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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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