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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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