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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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