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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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