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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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