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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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