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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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