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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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