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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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