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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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