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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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