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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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