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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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