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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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