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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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