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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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