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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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