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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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