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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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