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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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