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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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