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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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