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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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