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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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