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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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