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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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