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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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