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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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