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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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