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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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