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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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