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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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