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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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