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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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