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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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