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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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