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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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