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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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