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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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