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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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