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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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