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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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