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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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