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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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