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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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