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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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