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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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