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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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