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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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