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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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