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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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