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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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