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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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