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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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