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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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