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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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