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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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