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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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