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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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