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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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