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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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