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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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