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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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