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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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