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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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