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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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