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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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