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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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