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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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