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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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