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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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