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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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