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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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