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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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