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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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