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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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