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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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