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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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