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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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