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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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