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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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