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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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