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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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