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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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