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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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