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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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