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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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