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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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