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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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