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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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