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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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