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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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