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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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