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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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