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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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