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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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