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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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