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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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