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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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