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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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