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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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