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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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