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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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