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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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