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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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