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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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