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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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