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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key 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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