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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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