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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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