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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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