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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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