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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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