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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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