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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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