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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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