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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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