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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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