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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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