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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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