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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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