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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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