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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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