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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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