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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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