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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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