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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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