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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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