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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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