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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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