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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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