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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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