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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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