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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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