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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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