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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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