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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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