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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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