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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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