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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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