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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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