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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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