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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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