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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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