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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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