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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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