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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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