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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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