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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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