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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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