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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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