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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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