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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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