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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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