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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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