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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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