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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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