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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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