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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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