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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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