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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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