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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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