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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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