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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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