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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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