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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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