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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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