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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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