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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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