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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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