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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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