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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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