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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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