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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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