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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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