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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates 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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