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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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