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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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