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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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