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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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