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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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