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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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