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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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