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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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