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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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