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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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