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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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