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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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