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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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