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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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