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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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