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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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