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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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