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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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