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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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