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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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