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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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