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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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