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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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