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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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