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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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