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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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