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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key 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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