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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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