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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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