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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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