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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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