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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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