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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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