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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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