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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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