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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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