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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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