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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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