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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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