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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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