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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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