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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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