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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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