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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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