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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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