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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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