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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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