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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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