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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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