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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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