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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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