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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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