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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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