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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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