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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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