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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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