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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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