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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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