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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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