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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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