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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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