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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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