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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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