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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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