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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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