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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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