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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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