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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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