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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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