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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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