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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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