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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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