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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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