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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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