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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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