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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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