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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes 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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