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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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