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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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