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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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