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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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