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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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