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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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