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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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