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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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