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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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