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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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