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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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