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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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