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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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