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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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