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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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