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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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