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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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