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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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