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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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