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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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