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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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