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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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